LT3501 - Monolithic Dual Tracking 3A Step-Down Switching Regulator
Features
- Wide Input Range: 3.1V to 25V
- Two Switching Regulators with 3A Output Capability
- Independent Supply to Each Regulator
- Adjustable/Synchronizable Fixed Frequency Operation from 250kHz to 1.5MHz
- Antiphase Switching
- Outputs Can be Paralleled
- Independent, Sequential, Ratiometric or Absolute Tracking Between Outputs
- Independent Soft-Start and Power Good Pins
- Enhanced Short-Circuit Protection
- Low Dropout: 95% Maximum Duty Cycle
- Low Shutdown Current: <10µA
- 20-Lead TSSOP Package with Exposed Leadframe
Typical Application
Description
The LT3501 is a dual current mode PWM step-down DC/DC converter with two internal 3.5A switches. Independent input voltage, feedback, soft-start and power good pins for each channel simplify complex power supply tracking/sequencing requirements.Both converters are synchronized to either a common external clock input or a resistor programmable fi xed 250kHz to 1.5MHz internal oscillator. At all frequencies, a 180° phase relationship between channels is maintained, reducing voltage ripple and component size. Programmable frequency allows for optimization between effi ciency and external component size.
Minimum input-to-output voltage ratios are improved by allowing the switch to stay on through multiple clock cycles, only switching off when the boost capacitor needs recharging, resulting in ~95% maximum duty cycle.
Each output can be independently disabled using its own soft-start pin, or by using the SHDN pin the entire part can be placed in a low quiescent current shutdown mode.
The LT3501 is available in a 20-lead TSSOP package with exposed leadframe for low thermal resistance.
Packaging
For complete and up to date package information and drawings, please refer to our packaging page
TSSOP-20
Order Info
- Part numbers ending in PBF are lead free. Please contact LTC marketing for information on lead based finish parts.
- Part numbers containing TR or TRM are shipped in tape and reel or 500 unit mini tape and reel, respectively
- Please refer to our general ordering information or the product datasheet for more details
Package Variations and Pricing
| Part Number | Package | Pins | Temp | Price (1-99) | Price (1k)* | RoHS Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT3501EFE | TSSOP | 20 | E | $5.41 | $3.50 | View |
| LT3501EFE#PBF | TSSOP | 20 | E | $5.41 | $3.50 | View |
| LT3501EFE#TR | TSSOP | 20 | E | $3.55 | View | |
| LT3501EFE#TRPBF | TSSOP | 20 | E | $3.55 | View | |
| LT3501IFE | TSSOP | 20 | I | $6.48 | $4.20 | View |
| LT3501IFE#PBF | TSSOP | 20 | I | $6.48 | $4.20 | View |
| LT3501IFE#TR | TSSOP | 20 | I | $4.25 | View | |
| LT3501IFE#TRPBF | TSSOP | 20 | I | $4.25 | View | |
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Demo Boards
Linear Technology offers many demo boards free of charge to qualified customers. Contact your local sales office or distributor to inquire about a demo board. Certain demo boards are also available for sale via credit card on this website. Demo boards are for evaluation purposes only. It remains the customer’s responsibility to verify proper and reliable operation in the actual end application.| Part Number | Description | Price | Documentation |
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| DC964A | LT3501EFE Demo Board- Dual Monolithic Step-Down Switching Reg | $225.00 | |
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Applications
- DSP Power Supplies
- Disc Drives
- DSL/Cable Modems
- Wall Transformer Regulation
- Distributed Power Regulation
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